Ka La Sport Watch: A Unique Blend of Design and Function

Combining High Legibility and High Security

The Ka La Sport Watch, designed by Mark Carson, takes its name from the Hawaiian language, where "Ka La" means "The Sun." This timepiece draws inspiration from the circular and elliptical shapes found in sundials, resulting in a harmonious design that encompasses every element of the watch, from the dial to the strap system and hardware.

What sets the Ka La Sport Watch apart is its combination of high legibility and high security. The dial and hands are designed for optimal readability, ensuring that the time is easily visible at a glance. The watch utilizes Swiss automatic movements, housed in a surgical stainless steel case with sapphire crystals on both the top and bottom, providing durability and protection.

One of the standout features of the Ka La Sport Watch is its unique strap system. The case design incorporates large stainless steel loops in place of conventional lugs, allowing for the attachment of a secondary strap known as the "Infinity Strap." This continuous loop of nylon or leather provides a high level of security, ensuring that the watch remains attached to the rest of the strap system and on your wrist, even if one or both conventional spring bars were to break. This innovative strap system offers a fail-safe and secure solution, surpassing the reliability of a traditional NATO strap.

The nylon or leather straps of the Ka La Sport Watch are specially designed and constructed with additional "Zulu" hardware loops, which further enhance the security of the Infinity Strap. This attention to detail and commitment to functionality make the Ka La Sport Watch a truly unique timepiece.

Technical specifications of the Ka La Sport Watch include a Swiss ETA 2824-2 Automatic Movement, a 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel Case, and a domed sapphire top crystal with an anti-reflective coating. The opaline white over sun ray silver dial finish, along with Super-Luminova applied to the hands and hour markers, ensures excellent visibility in any lighting conditions. The watch also features a date display and comes in a case size of 43mm by 12.7mm thick.

The Ka La Sport Watch is the result of a labor of love, with the design process taking 12 months to complete. All the design work and watch assembly were done in Honolulu, Hawaii, adding a touch of authenticity to this exceptional timepiece.

Mark Carson's Ka La Sport Watch has received recognition for its outstanding design. It was awarded the Silver A' Design Award in the Jewelry, Eyewear, and Watch Design category in 2016. This prestigious award is a testament to the watch's remarkable expertise, innovation, and excellence.

The Ka La Sport Watch is not just a timekeeping device; it is a work of art that combines form and function in a truly unique way. With its high legibility, high security strap system, and exceptional design, this watch is a must-have for any watch enthusiast.